
Mike Hall
Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.
He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.
Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.
Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.
Latest articles by Mike Hall
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Incredible! Watch JJ Spaun’s 64-Foot Putt To Win The 2025 US Open
The American won the 125th US Open in style with an astonishing putt on the 18th to deny Robert MacIntyre a playoff
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US Open Prize Money Breakdown 2025: Full $21.5m Payout
A record-equaling purse is available at the third Major of the year at Oakmont - here is the breakdown
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When Was The Last Monday Finish At The US Open?
A lengthy weather delay in the final round of the US Open opened up the possibility of a Monday finish, but when was the last time it happened?
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Charlie Woods Shares Heartfelt Father’s Day Message To Dad Tiger
The 16-year-old has shared a Father's Day video message on social media thanking dad Tiger
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'If I Can’t Get Motivated To Get Up For An Open Championship At Home, Then I Don’t Know What Can Motivate Me' - Rory McIlroy Addresses Post-Masters Slump And Sets Sights On Royal Portrush
The five-time Major winner thinks next month's Open at Royal Portrush could be all he needs to reignite his motivation
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Who Is Sam Burns’ Caddie?
Travis Perkins has caddied for Burns throughout his professional career, but who is he?
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What You Get For Finishing 2nd At The US Open
The player finishing runner-up at the US Open will inevitably be disappointed, but he will still have the consolation of some big perks
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LIV Golf's Carlos Ortiz Said He ‘Deserved’ To Be At US Open… A Year On And He’s Contending To Win It
A year ago, Carlos Ortiz claimed he warranted a place in the US Open field - now, he's in the mix to take the title at Oakmont
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‘I Knew That Could Have Been One Of The Negatives’ - Marc Leishman On Missing Majors After LIV Golf Move
The Australian insists he has no regrets about joining LIV Golf, despite the US Open being his first Major appearance since 2022
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Who Is Ben Griffin's Partner?
Ben Griffin has been dating Dana Myeroff since 2022 - here's what we know about her
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Trevor Cone Facts: 10 Things To Know About The PGA Tour Pro
Trevor Cone left a successful amateur career behind to turn professional, where he is making a solid impression
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The Best Bits From Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller’s US Open Press Conference
The two legends were at Oakmont for the third round of the US Open, where they spoke to the media on a range of topics
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13 Big Names To Miss The Cut At The US Open
The US Open is known for its ability to humble even the world’s biggest names, and some high-profile players are once again heading home early after two rounds Oakmont
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Ben Griffin Gave Up Golf To Become A Mortgage Loan Officer... Now He's Contending At The US Open
Ben Griffin is contending for the US Open title just four years after quitting the game for a desk job
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Who Is On Brooks Koepka’s Team? Coaches, Caddie, Wife and More
Brooks Koepka is one of the most successful players of the era – here are the members of his inner circle helping him to stay at the top of his game
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‘From The First Weekend In April Until About Last Week, You Didn’t Want To Be Around Me. It Drove Me Nuts. It Ate At Me. I Haven’t Been Happy. It’s Been Very Irritating’ – Brooks Koepka Opens Up On Recent Major Struggles
Brooks Koepka opened up on the frustrations of some poor recent Major performances after bouncing back in the first round of the US Open
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PGA Tour Set To Unveil NFL Executive As New CEO
It has been confirmed that NFL Executive Brian Rolapp is leaving the organization, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting he will become the PGA Tour’s new CEO
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JJ Spaun Facts: 20 Things To Know About The PGA Tour Pro
JJ Spaun is an established PGA Tour pro who has enjoyed some big moments in his career so far - learn more about his life and career via these facts
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WATCH: LIV Golfer Patrick Reed Makes Fourth Albatross In US Open History
The LIV Golfer became just the fourth player in US Open history to make an albatross during the first round at Oakmont
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The Golf Ball Rollback, Driver Testing And Phil Mickelson – 6 Takeaways From The USGA’s Big US Open Press Conference
There was no shortage of big talking points at the USGA’s press conference ahead of the US Open – here are the key takeaways from it
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How Many Fans Are At The 2025 US Open?
The US Open is one of the biggest events in golf, but how many fans are attending Oakmont in 2025?
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What Is The US Open Playoff Format?
The US Open playoff format was changed in recent years - here's everything you need to know
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Why Tiger Woods Isn’t Playing In The 2025 US Open
The three-time US Open champion isn’t in the field for the Oakmont Major, but why is that?
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Shot Of The Week Already? Watch Zac Blair Hit Stunning 120 Yard Putt In US Open Practice
The PGA Tour pro produced a stunning – if unconventional – effort during a practice round at Oakmont
By Mike Hall Published